A Song For Satawal (1817)

A Song For Satawal is a historical fiction novel written by Kenneth Brower and first published in 1983. The story is set in 1817 and revolves around the Pacific Island of Satawal, which is inhabited by a small community of seafarers. The protagonist of the story is a young American sailor named Nathaniel, who is shipwrecked on Satawal while on a whaling expedition.Nathaniel soon discovers that the islanders have a unique way of navigating the seas using only the stars and the currents. He becomes fascinated by their knowledge and begins to learn their techniques, which he hopes to use to find his way back home. However, Nathaniel's attempts to learn from the islanders are met with resistance, as they are wary of outsiders and do not want their secrets to be shared with the outside world.As Nathaniel spends more time on Satawal, he becomes increasingly involved in the community and begins to understand their way of life. He also falls in love with a young islander named Lihau, which further complicates his desire to leave the island. Nathaniel must navigate the complex social dynamics of the island while also trying to find a way back home.A Song For Satawal is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of identity, culture, and the relationship between humans and nature. It is a captivating story that transports readers to a remote corner of the world and immerses them in a rich and vibrant culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.